Fertility Rate by Country 2025
World Average
children per woman
Highest - Niger
children per woman
Lowest - South Korea
children per woman
Countries with Highest Fertility Rates
Countries with Lowest Fertility Rates
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Understanding Fertility Rates
Fertility rate measures the average number of children per woman. The global fertility rate is 2.3 children. Our demographics data tracksfertility by country, highest rates, and lowest rates.
Also known as total fertility rate (TFR), birth rate, and children per woman, this metric is closely related to population growth, replacement level, and demographics.
Our fertility data covers multiple dimensions including by country, by continent, historical trends, and policy impacts.
How We Calculate Fertility Rate
Our live counters use verified data from UN Population Division, converted to real-time estimates using linear interpolation. All calculations are transparent and documented.
Data compiled by: CreatorMeter Research Team
Sources verified: 2025-12-23
